MIT MBA Application Deadlines and Essays for 2012-13
MIT Sloan MBA Program
For those of you applying to MIT’s Sloan MBA program, there is some reason to cheer. MIT Sloan MBA Program has released its essays and deadlines for the Class of 2015 i.e. the class entering in Fall 2013. The school mentioned that while the essays and deadlines are being released already, the application would be available in early August.
As expected, MIT has kept it favored Cover Letter a constant. In line with some of the changes we have seen with the other schools, MIT has lowered the number of words you are expected to answer as part of the cover letter and essays from 2,000 to 1,500.
Looking at the essays, some of the things that stand out are that you really need to show that you have made intentional moves along the way in your career, you are able to bring about change and influence people, and that you have the ability to face a challenge and overcome it.
MIT Sloan MBA Program Deadlines
| Application Deadline | Decision Released By | Reply By | |
| Round 1 | Oct 24, 2012: 3:00 PM ET | Jan 29, 2013 | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Round 2 | Dec 27, 2012: 3:00 PM ET | Apr 2, 2013 | May 24, 2013 |
Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) & Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Program Deadlines
| Application Deadline | Decision Released By | Reply By | |
| LGO | Dec 17, 2012: 3:00 PM ET | Mar 11, 2013 | Apr 10, 2013 |
| HKS | Dec 27, 2012: 3:00 PM ET | Apr 2, 2013 | May 24, 2013 |
MIT Sloan MBA Program 2012-13 Essays (Class of 2015)
Cover Letter (Required, 500 words)
- Please prepare a cover letter (up to 500 words) seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA program. Your letter should describe your accomplishments, address any extenuating circumstances that may apply to your application, and conform to standard business correspondence. Your letter should be addressed to Mr. Rod Garcia, Senior Director of Admissions.
Essays (2 Required Essays, 500 words each)
- Please describe a time when you had to convince a person or a group of your idea. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)
- Please describe a time when you overcame a personal setback. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)
Supplemental Information (Optional)
The Admissions Committee invites you to share anything else you would like us or your future classmates to know about you. This may be in written or multimedia format. Please do not use Flash Media Player, and include a URL where it can be accessed online. Written essays should be 300 words or fewer.
